Paint the Town REaD Events and Programs 

Book Swaps 

Bring along a children’s book your child has outgrown, and swap it for a new (pre-loved) story to enjoy at home. It’s a great way to refresh your bookshelf, encourage a love of reading, and help build a community where every child is read with every day. Check out the Council events for your next Paint the Town REaD book swap opportunity! 

Live it Up Live it Green 

Look out for the Paint the Town REaD Stall at Council's annual sustainability event, Live it Up Live it Green. 

2026 date to be announced soon. 

Camden Children and Families Service Expo

Stop by the Camden Children and Families Service Expo, 18 October 2025 at Julia Reserve Community Centre Oran Park, to get in on the book swapping fun! 

Paint the Town Read Annual Reading Day

Watch this space for the return of the Camden Paint the Town REaD Annual Reading Day, May 2026! 

Paint the Town REaD Playgroup Partners 

The following local playgroups have a Camden Paint the Town REaD Book Box for attendees to enjoy. Playgroups are a great opportunity to connect with local services, other parents and fantastic space for children to engage in play based learning. 

Families in Focus Playgroup -Benevolent Society

Mondays, 9:30am-11:30am

Gregory Hills Community Centre 

Kavanagh Street, Gregory Hills 

Tuesday Play - Benevolent Society and Big Yellow Umbrella 

Narellan Community Centre, 9:30am-11am

16-24 Queen Street, Narellan 

Playlinks Supported Playgroup - Big Yellow Umbrella and Northcott 

Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am

Narellan Community Centre

16-24 Queen Street, Narellan 

Little Umbrella Supported Playgroup 

Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm

Narellan Community Centre

16-24 Queen Street, Narellan 

Play in the Park 

• Monday Playgroup 

Gledswood Hills Reserve (near play equipment) 10am-12pm 

• Wednesday Playgroup

Galloway Green Reserve, Gledswood Hills 10am-12pm

• Thursday Playgroup 

 Homeworld Leppington Park, off Farmer Street Leppington 10am-12pm

Disability Macarthur

Monday, 9:30am

Birriwa Reserve Clubroom 

20 Fitzpatrick Road, Mount Annan

Library Programs 

Camden Libraries as a proud Paint the Town REaD partner, deliver a range of programs for babies, toddlers and children's across the week. These programs are a great way to introduce children to books, the love of reading, singing and play based learning. 

For full program across Camden, Narellan and Oran Park Libraries